Bulrush Island, islet in County Galway

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Explorer Tom Lisnabrucka in Ballinafad is showing off its weird basement block like it’s a flex. An American built this beauty, but I bet he got lost finding his own bedroom. Stand where the owner stood and feel that architectural ego.

Ballinafad National SchoolSchool · 771 yd

Explorer Tom Ballinafad National School used to teach kids their ABCs before it became someone else’s living room. Its imaginary fan club meets every Tuesday to argue about the window frames. It’s got a 1922 extension that’s just showing off. Have a wander and wonder if the ghosts did homework.

Pine IslandIslet · 1368 yd St. Fechins Holy WellHoly well · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom St. Fechins Holy Well in Killeen is playing hard to get near Ballynahinch Lake. A spring with a drystone circle that O'Flaherty spotted back in 1684, basically. Bring curiosity and leave with a better story than my failed fishing trip.

Binn LeitríMountain / peak · 1.9 mi

Fairy fort / stone ringfort in BallynahinchFairy fort / stone ringfort · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Ballynahinch’s stone fort is sitting in a lake on an island that might be artificial. It’s basically a boulder pile with delusions of grandeur and zero privacy. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.